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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:15:36 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Independent Basketball News on MLN - The Raw Feed - A Minor League News Newswire</title><subtitle>Independent Basketball - MLN - The Raw Feed</subtitle><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/atom.xml"/><updated>2009-07-04T11:16:28Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Oregon Waves and Los Angeles Lightning Advance in IBL Tournament</title><category term="Bellingham Slam"/><category term="Game Highlights"/><category term="IBL"/><category term="Playoffs"/><category term="Snohomish County Explosion"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/7/4/oregon-waves-and-los-angeles-lightning-advance-in-ibl-tourna.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/7/4/oregon-waves-and-los-angeles-lightning-advance-in-ibl-tourna.html"/><author><name>Bob Matuszak</name></author><published>2009-07-04T11:13:23Z</published><updated>2009-07-04T11:13:23Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -Press Release: IBL Tournament Update - Slam and Explosion both head home as LA and Oregon advance...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Snohomish County Explosion Upset Top-Seeded Edmonton Energy 143-131 - IBL</title><category term="Game Highlights"/><category term="IBL"/><category term="Snohomish County Explosion"/><category term="Team News"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/7/3/snohomish-county-explosion-upset-top-seeded-edmonton-energy.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/7/3/snohomish-county-explosion-upset-top-seeded-edmonton-energy.html"/><author><name>James Scott</name></author><published>2009-07-03T13:44:32Z</published><updated>2009-07-03T13:44:32Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - SNOHOMISH COUNTY - In the largest upset of the IBL 2009 season the Explosion #8 seed in thetournament won over #1 seeded Edmonton Energy 143-131 at the Monroe SportsArena.  Devon Greene, the IBL's all time scorer in . . .]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bellingham Slam Nab Number Two Seed in IBL Playoff Tournament</title><category term="Bellingham Slam"/><category term="IBL"/><category term="Playoffs"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/7/2/bellingham-slam-nab-number-two-seed-in-ibl-playoff-tournamen.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/7/2/bellingham-slam-nab-number-two-seed-in-ibl-playoff-tournamen.html"/><author><name>Melissa Martinez</name></author><published>2009-07-02T07:44:07Z</published><updated>2009-07-02T07:44:07Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com- BELLINGHAM,Wash.-The Bellingham Slam received a little help from one of their opponents as they have moved up and secured the number two seed in this week’s International Basketball League playoff tournament in Monroe ...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tacoma Tide Gear Up For IBL Playoffs</title><category term="IBL"/><category term="Playoffs"/><category term="Team News"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/7/2/tacoma-tide-gear-up-for-ibl-playoffs.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/7/2/tacoma-tide-gear-up-for-ibl-playoffs.html"/><author><name>Bob Matuszak</name></author><published>2009-07-02T04:11:35Z</published><updated>2009-07-02T04:11:35Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -The Tacoma Tide played a game last night and then again tonight to open the IBL Playoffs in Monroe Washington. Justin Murray has been on fire these last few...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Snohomish County Explosion Season in Review - IBL</title><category term="IBL"/><category term="Snohomish County Explosion"/><category term="Stats"/><category term="Team News"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/29/snohomish-county-explosion-season-in-review-ibl.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/29/snohomish-county-explosion-season-in-review-ibl.html"/><author><name>M.Marini</name></author><published>2009-06-29T15:57:59Z</published><updated>2009-06-29T15:57:59Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Season Recap: The season has had some huge highlights and the Explosion under first year player/coach Chris Weakley went with a very young roster and has ...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bellingham Slam Top Oregon Waves 147-138 - IBL</title><category term="Bellingham Slam"/><category term="Game Highlights"/><category term="IBL"/><category term="Team News"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/28/bellingham-slam-top-oregon-waves-147-138-ibl.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/28/bellingham-slam-top-oregon-waves-147-138-ibl.html"/><author><name>James Scott</name></author><published>2009-06-28T14:22:49Z</published><updated>2009-06-28T14:22:49Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - BEAVERTON, Ore. – Jacob Stevenson’s three-point play with 1:20 left keyed a come-from-behind victory for the Bellingham Slam over the Oregon Waves, 147-138, in International Basketball League play in  . . .]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tacoma Tide Hold Off Bellingham Slam 145-138 - IBL</title><category term="Bellingham Slam"/><category term="Game Highlights"/><category term="IBL"/><category term="Team News"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/26/tacoma-tide-hold-off-bellingham-slam-145-138-ibl.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/26/tacoma-tide-hold-off-bellingham-slam-145-138-ibl.html"/><author><name>James Scott</name></author><published>2009-06-26T14:31:58Z</published><updated>2009-06-26T14:31:58Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - TACOMA – The Bellingham Slam overcame a 28-point first half deficit and scored the last 12 points of the fourth quarter to force overtime, but fell to the Tacoma Tide, 145-138, in International Basketball League action at Stadium High School on . . .]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Snohomish County Explosion Gear Up For IBL Postseason</title><category term="Central Oregon Hotshots"/><category term="IBL"/><category term="Snohomish County Explosion"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/23/snohomish-county-explosion-gear-up-for-ibl-postseason.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/23/snohomish-county-explosion-gear-up-for-ibl-postseason.html"/><author><name>Bob Matuszak</name></author><published>2009-06-24T03:44:14Z</published><updated>2009-06-24T03:44:14Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -With the Explosion Basketball team on the horizon looking to the IBL Playoffs on July 1-3rd why not catch the next NBA superstars today. If the season ended today the Explosion...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Snohomish County Explosion Drop Heartbreaker to the Vancouver Volcanoes</title><category term="Game Highlights"/><category term="IBL"/><category term="Snohomish County Explosion"/><category term="Vancouver Volcanoes"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/21/snohomish-county-explosion-drop-heartbreaker-to-the-vancouve.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/21/snohomish-county-explosion-drop-heartbreaker-to-the-vancouve.html"/><author><name>Melissa Martinez</name></author><published>2009-06-21T06:44:00Z</published><updated>2009-06-21T06:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com- Explosion come back and miss last second shot for the win Monroe, Washington - June 19th 2009 - With MVP candidate Devon Greene out of the game, on the bench with a bruised knee, the bench along with All Star Center Ike Ohanson who all brought their (A) game in a two point loss ...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Whataburger Field Best Minor League Venue in North America in MLN Vote4TheBest 2009</title><category term="Special Events"/><id>http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/19/whataburger-field-best-minor-league-venue-in-north-america-i.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-basketball/2009/6/19/whataburger-field-best-minor-league-venue-in-north-america-i.html"/><author><name>Melissa Martinez</name></author><published>2009-06-19T22:26:58Z</published><updated>2009-06-19T22:26:58Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.mlnsportszone.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/storage/june2009_sm.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1245448714978" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 500px;">The June cover of MLN Sports Zone (SZ), the oldest digital sports magazine in the world, dedicated to minor league and alternative professional sports.</span></span>BOCA RATON, FLA - 06.19.09 - Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas, was selected by the fans as the number one minor league professional sports venue in North America in the MLN Vote4TheBest 2009 awards, but indoor arenas edged the ballparks for the first time ever in the voting. This was the second year that the club's loyal fans vaulted the team to the top of the awards competition.<br /><br />The 15 page feature reveals not only the]]></summary></entry></feed>